Choudao Yizisan

Choudao Yizisan,For unilateral or bilateral headaches.

Formulas Name : Choudao Yizisan

Chinese Name : 抽刀一字散

Drug Formulation

Raw Aconite (peeled, soaked in salt water for one month, removed and sliced, then soaked in ginger juice overnight, and stir-fried until dry; if needed urgently, simply roast it, removing the skin and tip, without soaking) half a qian, Asarum half a qian, Cicada Shedding half a qian, and Sichuan Lovage half a qian (stir-fried together).

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 45.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For unilateral or bilateral headaches.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 character per dose, mixed with clear tea water.

Choudao Yizisan,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 45.,For unilateral or bilateral headaches.

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